Injury lawyer details for Gemma Osgood

About Gemma Osgood

Gemma Osgood is a Partner at Hugh James and is based in the Southampton office.

Gemma is part of number of specialist teams at Hugh James which includes serious injury solicitors, asbestos solicitors, abuse solicitors and medical negligence solicitors.

Main areas of practice Gemma has been specialising in clinical negligence work since 2008, conducting all types of cases ranging from lower value claims including dental negligence and fatal accidents claims, to very high value complex cerebral palsy/birth injury claims.

Gemma has also been involved in numerous inquests, most notably the Gosport War Memorial Inquests in 2009. Gemma also assisted the main fee earner with parts of the well known Bailey v MOD case.

Clients Gemma has successfully pursued claims for clients with a wide range of injuries resulting from medical negligence, against individual practitioners, dentists, NHS Trusts, and private hospitals.

Gemma believes in providing an individual service to her clients as every case and every client is different and will want different things. She is always happy to discuss a claim with a potential new client. She finds her job extremely rewarding and enjoys feeling like she is making a difference to her client's life. Her aim with all clients is to bring expertise with empathy and to progress the claim as efficiently as possible. 

As a team, Hugh James benefit from the extensive medical knowledge within the team. They also have excellent links with both eminent medical experts and barristers alike which enables them to ensure that clients receive the best service possible.

Outside of work Gemma is a keen sailor, regularly racing a Folkboat throughout Europe. Gemma has competed in Cowes Week and has previously been awarded best female sailor.